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Care for our Natural Resources

 "Past, Present and Future of Conservation Districts"

Our History

Our Mission

Soil and Water Districts began in 1935 when the U.S. was in the middle of the worst man made ecological disaster - The Dust Bowl.  
The Wood SWCD was chartered in 1949. 

Dedicated to the care of the environment through responsible land and water policies, conservation practices, development, oversight and environmental education.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the lead Wood County Agency providing innovative tools to protect natural resources and enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

The Latest Conservation News.

Upcoming Events

Fill your calendar with exciting, educational events for farmers, families, residential homeowners of all ages. Follow the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District on Facebook for event information.  Check out the Events tab for more activities. 

Fish Sale and Pond Clinic

Women Non-Operator Landowner Learning Circles and Farmer Workshops  sponsored by American Farmland Trust.

Meet and Greet with
Dorothy Pelanda, ODA Director
Meet the new Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Dorothy Pelanda, for an informal Meet & Greet on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 12:30 PM at the Wood County Fairground Pavilion. 
Contact the district for more details.
​419-354-5517
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Soil and Water Phosphorus Program
Ohio Working Lands Buffer Program
With the partnership of landowners and producers, the Department of Agriculture developed a program to encourage establishment of year-round growing cover on in environmentally sensitive areas in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB).  The increase in vegetative cover will improve soil health, decrease runoff of valuable nutrients and soil while maintaining ag production. 

Find more details and the application here. 

 

Meet Gnorm

​Gnorm is the newest addition to the Wood SWCD conservation family. Gnorm is the gnome who brings conservation home.
Look for Gnorm throughout the county at district events and follow the district on Facebook @woodswcd to see what Gnorm is up to.
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Gnorm will share conservation topics, fun facts, tips and tricks, updates on programs, and so much more!  If there’s a conservation topic you’d like to learn more about, contact the district office and talk to the staff. 

If you see Gnorm out and about,  be sure to take a selfie and post tagging the district @woodswcd! 

Looking forward to sharing the adventures.

Manure BMPs

 The Ohio Department of Agriculture Division of Soil and Water Conservation would like to remind producers and nutrient applicators of laws and restrictions on manure application. Read more...

Tools to reach you. 

Serving your Natural Resource Conservation Needs

The Wood Soil and Water Conservation District strives to meet the conservation needs of Wood County residents.

Visit the district office.

Stop by to visit the staff to have questions answered, purchase conservation supplies, technical assistance, and for general natural resource guidance. 

Follow us on social media.

Social media is an inexpensive, quick way to reach the public with upcoming events, programs, concerns, and hot topics.

Join us at district sponsored events.

The Wood SWCD hosts conservation minded events throughout the year for all ages, rural and suburban landowners, and educators and conservationists.